Sciatica

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Sciatic pain can be the result of a herniated disk or bone that puts an amount of pressure on the roots of your nerves in your lumbar spine.  This can be painful and cause inflammation and numbness in the affected legs.  The pain you experience (which can be mild, sharp or burning pain) may present itself in your back, your buttocks, your legs and there may be tingling and numbness in these areas including your feet.  More serious cases are known to cause leg weakness and also bladder and bowel changes.  Don’t wait to seek help with this condition because you and your care team may be able to reduce or clear up its affects before it worsens.  There are a few things you can do to help yourself at home. You might want to check out the artice https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/sciatica-home-remedies-and-self-care. If you’re in Atlanta, The Point of Health Wellness Center is a great place to get help.

Sciatica - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved September 4, 2024, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20377435#:~:text=Sciatica%20refers%20to%20pain%20that, upstream%22%20from%20the%20sciatic%20nerve.